For a Halloween party spread to share, choose a familiar flavour such as paprika or barbecue, then add a bolder option if your guests enjoy spicy or tangy tastes. Before buying several bags, check the net weight and ingredients for each recipe, especially if any guests need to avoid particular ingredients.
If your guests have different tastes, pair a familiar flavour with a more unexpected recipe rather than serving only very spicy or tangy crisps. Vico and Lay’s ranges offer several flavour profiles to help you put together a selection.
If any guests avoid certain ingredients, compare the ingredients list and allergen information on each bag. The flavour shown on the front won’t tell you everything about what’s inside.
The number of guests and flavours you’re serving can help you choose the right bag size. For products where it’s recommended, remember to reseal opened bags and keep them away from moisture.
For a Halloween party, decide which flavours to offer first, then check the ingredients and how much you’ll need to serve.
| What matters | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Variety of flavours | Choose a familiar flavour and, if it suits the group, add a spicy or tangy option. | If I want to give the party spread a festive feel without imposing a strong flavour on everyone, I’ll look for two distinct options. Around 40% of consumers would put this variety first. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on each bag. | When a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, the exact recipe matters more than the flavour name. For around 30% of consumers, catering for their guests’ needs would be the priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight with the number of guests and check the storage instructions after opening. | When there are several flavours on the table, I prefer to open only what will be served. Choosing suitable pack sizes and keeping leftovers to a minimum would be the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
Ingredients vary between products. A POM’LISSE barbecue recipe featured by E.Leclerc lists milk in its flavourings; Auchan lists lactose in its balsamic vinegar crisps and says its barbecue recipe may contain traces of several allergens.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact bag you buy before serving it.
A spicy or vinegary recipe can add contrast, but it won’t necessarily suit every guest.
Serve it alongside a more familiar flavour rather than making it the only option.
Instructions for some Auchan products recommend keeping the crisps away from heat and moisture and resealing the bag properly.
Open bags as you go and reseal any that have been started.
Vico offers paprika and barbecue crisps, as well as several Street Food recipes, including Cheese Naan, Tzatziki and Spicy BBQ.
Lay’s France offers paprika, sour cream and onion, barbecue, and salt and vinegar crisps, among other flavours.
Carrefour’s catalogue features barbecue, cheese, vinegar and spicy-flavoured crisps across several ranges, as well as flavoured crisps in a tile shape.
E.Leclerc offers POM’LISSE barbecue, roast chicken, spicy, and salt and vinegar crisps, including a 270 g pack.
Auchan offers barbecue crisps, ridged spicy crisps and thick-cut balsamic vinegar crisps, among other products.
These bags of potato crisps offer flavours to serve alongside a more familiar option at a Halloween party.
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A nachos and cheddar flavour to offer if your guests enjoy this kind of recipe. The bag contains 120 g; check the ingredients and allergens before serving.
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A spicy barbecue option to serve with another flavour if your group has varied tastes. The bag contains 120 g; check the allergen information on the packaging.
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A recipe to serve alongside other flavours if you’re looking for something inspired by a dish. The bag contains 120 g; the name Thai Beef is no substitute for checking the ingredients and allergens.
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The brie and truffle combination can add a different flavour to the party spread. The bag contains 125 g; check the ingredients in this recipe for guests who need to avoid allergens.
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A honey and mustard flavour to consider as an extra option rather than the only choice. The bag contains 125 g; check the ingredients and allergen information for the product you buy.
Pair a familiar flavour, such as paprika or barbecue, with a bolder option if it suits your guests’ tastes. Check the ingredients on each bag separately: two flavoured recipes may contain different ingredients.
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information on the bag you buy. France’s Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reminds consumers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on food labels.
Open bags as you go and reseal any that are left. The instructions for the Auchan products mentioned recommend keeping crisps away from heat and moisture.
Not necessarily. France’s Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control says a best-before date can pass if the packaging is intact, although the product may have lost some of its flavour. Check the exact wording on the bag and make sure the packaging is in good condition.